I got a horse!

I am so happy for you. I am very glad you got one and it has a good home now with someone who will love it and feed it too. I hope you get to enjoy him for many years to come also.

Hi! I was curious how things are going with your horse after a month. Well, I hope! Having a horse is so exciting. You may consider getting a second one, soon, as horses not only get lonley on their own, but they get stressed, too. That's because in a herd, someone always has to be on guard for danger, but they rotate so everyone gets a chance to relax. When a horse is alone, he ALWAYS has to be on guard for himself. I know it's not always possible to have a second horse, but I thought I would put it out there just as some information in case you didn't know. I have an arabian, too. I named him Wildfire, and it definitely fits! He's a bit of a project horse, though, as after 6 months of being with us, he's only just now starting to like us, and to trust us a little. I think that where he was before, no one made friends with him, and he just hasn't ever had the opportunity to trust people. And that's important with a hotblooded breed like an arabian! I know that one way or another, you're going to find having a horse a really rewarding experience. Even though Wildfire isn't rideable right now, I'm still exjoying him, and looking forward to the day when I can ride! BTW, while I don't have another horse right now, I have a couple of cows, and he hangs out with them. It seems to work for him! They're never far apart!

Having a horse does sound exciting, and I am hoping you are still enjoying having him around as well. I am not that experienced with horses myself, and have not had a chance to ride one in many yrs. But they are beautiful creatures just would take a lot of time to care for I am sure. And quite an interesting name for a horse as well.

I think it's great that you got a horse, carolscash! Your husband must be a sweet guy. I expect that with a name like Mike Tyson there will never be a dull moment with your horse.

Congratulations on the new addition to your family. I have always admired horses (but am a little scared of them). The Arabians are beautiful animals. I love their smooth lines and graceful necks. Mike Tyson? Fair warning, I can't resist. Did he bite someone's ear off? I know I'm not the only one, but I couldn't stop myself. How did your husband obtain him? Did he go through a private seller or a dealer? Having a horse is not something to enter into lightly. It appears that you have great experience with them. Good luck and enjoy.

Hi carolscash, I am really happy for you. I have an Arab as well, I must say though i do have few problems with her, She gets so excited that she does buck sometimes when cantering or jumping. But she is a gorgeous grey and so loving. She is 18 yrs old, and also has a few years of riding left in her. I have had her for about 3 months, and the lady who had her before, would visit her twice per month, she was left in the field all year and suffered with bad Mud Feaver last Winter, she I am keeping her stabled through this winter. I hope you get on well with your Arab, they love so much attention :-)